▼1%
11,978,174 Ft
Avg. Base Salary (HUF)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (HUF)
10%
HUF 53k
MEDIAN
HUF 12m
90%
HUF 21m
The average salary for a Senior Software Engineer is 11,978,174 Ft in 2025
Base Salary
53k Ft - 21m Ft
Bonus
2k Ft - 2m Ft
Profit Sharing
0 Ft - 2m Ft
Total Pay
51k Ft - 23m Ft
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Software Engineers?
What Do Senior Software Engineers Do?
Senior Software Engineer Tasks
- Test and document software for client applications.
- Guide and review work of junior engineers.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and help manage project priorities and timelines.
- Write, modify, and debug software for client applications.
- Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Software Engineer
Medical
56%
Dental
13%
Vision
15%
None
44%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Software Engineers
Male
97.1%
Female
2.9%
This data is based on 34 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Software Engineers
What is the highest pay for Senior Software Engineers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Software Engineer is HUF 21m / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Software Engineers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Software Engineer is HUF 53k / year
How can Senior Software Engineers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Software Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Software Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Software Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.